By Brandon Unverferth Hyper individuality is corroding the church. It’s no secret that all across the United States, churches are shrinking. While in some…
Being a visitor in church can be exciting and dreadful. For someone like me who likes to blend in, this Sunday challenged me to…
By Lauryl Hebenstreit I am tired of pretending I am not angry. Recently, I was asked to speak on what motivates me to help…
By Tessa Faust Last week, The Lutheran Center started reading Dear Church by Lenny Duncan—a book which addresses racism in the church—and started talking…
by Vicar Emma Grinde What’s lost when we remain in our ideological bubbles? Why conversation across difference matters. Polarization and division are real in…
By Courtney Nelson Over the extended winter break, my Lutheran Center Hive and I took time to read a book, An Altar in the…
By Archer Mumm and Ali Steger The Lutheran Center is now a Reconciling in Christ community! The RIC program was started in 1974, advocating…
By Ray Nierman I’m not the only one who expected my pastor to know all the answers when I was young. As I’ve heard,…
By Matt Schur My whole life, I’ve had perfect vision. Better than perfect, actually. Not just 20/20, but 20/10, meaning I could (theoretically) see…
